Russell Wildlife Area and Vos Addition

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LocationThe wildlife area surrounds the conservation center and extends south to the South Skunk River. Russell Wildlife Area can be found at 2254 200th Street, New Sharon, IA.

Operating Hours & Seasons Shooting range open during daylight hours. Park hours are 6 a.m. till 10:30 p.m.

Discover Russell Wildlife Area and Vos Addition in New Sharon

Russell Wildlife Area is 220-acre tract that surrounds the MCCB Maintenance Shop is an excellent example of disturbed land that has been allowed to revert back to its natural state. Part of the area was once a limestone quarry and crushing operation. The area also contains a large expanse of floodplain forest and an upland prairie restoration. The Vos Addition adds 202 acres to the Russell Wildlife Area; expanding the floodplain forest and timberland.

The area's five quarry ponds offer anglers the chance to catch large mouth bass, bluegill, green sunfish, crappie, and channel catfish. Small boats, canoes and kayaks are permitted on all of the ponds.

The Maintenance Shop is NOT open to the public
Fishing
Hunting
Hiking
Bird Watching
Cross-Country Skiing
Snow Shoeing
Fossil Hunting
Canoeing/Kayaking
Picnicking

Russell Wildlife Area also features a 100 yard pistol and rifle shooting range.